DeJohn-Flynn-Mylott Funeral Homes & Crematory is pleased to celebrate its 150th anniversary in 2019 as we continue to assist families dealing with death and celebrating the lives that are most significant to them.
“Any business that can celebrate 150 years is a tremendous accomplishment. Even though we are not the same family owned as in 1869, our DeJohn family has carried on the continuity of Flynn-Froelich-Mylott efforts to serve families during some of the most difficult days of their Continue reading

For more than 40 years, Ross DeJohn Jr has been helping families to honor their loved ones as a funeral director. While he cannot take away the pain of losing a loved one, Ross knows he makes a difference by making the situation easier for a family by guiding them during the decision process.
“Working with a family has its ups and downs but overall its rewarding for people to put their trust in my experience. I often make suggestions and give advice that I know helps ease their burden during Continue reading

I would like to personally thank you for placing your trust in DeJohn Pet Services to care for your beloved pet in your time of loss. It was truly an honor and a privilege.
I, like you am a pet parent and know the unconditional love between a pet and their family. I rescued my dog, Magic, a Portuguese Water Dog, ten years ago and our bond was instantaneous. Magic became a therapy dog in 2008 and together, we visited patients at Hillcrest Hospital, Hospice of Western Reserve, the Ursuline and Continue reading

Thank you Mary McKown for your service and support of our bereavement groups.
After 30 years (1989) Mary is stepping down from helping to facilitate our bereavement groups. She has baked her specialties for every group each week we met.
During her final bereavement group on her 93rd birthday, the group baked for her and sang Happy Birthday! Continue reading

You are already a step ahead by thinking about and preplanning the funeral together. Prearranging her funeral is not only practical but also a thoughtful gesture as it relieves you (her children) from the burden of making many choices during a difficult and emotional time.
Cremation is becoming a very common choice at death. In 2016, one out of every two Americans chose cremation over burial according to a Time magazine article. This is a dramatic change from previous decades, which proves Continue reading

As a new funeral director at DeJohn Funeral Homes, Constance Scheanon brings a wonderful new personality to the families served as she helps them on their journey through loss.
A first generation Funeral Director/Embalmer and Certified Life Celebrant, at the end of the day Constance finds a sincere “Thank You” makes it all worth it to serve families during a very difficult time.
Her interest in funeral homes and death care began as a junior in high school, when she participated in a Continue reading

DeJohn Funeral Homes Awards Eight Student Scholarships
Educational Scholarship Amount Increased for 2018
We are pleased to announce the eight local students we have awarded with our Ross Sr. & Carmella DeJohn Memorial Scholarship. It should also be noted that the scholarship has increased from $500 each student in 2017 to $750 each student for his or her college tuition or books in 2018.
Scholarships were awarded to Alex Weaver of Kirtland High School (attending Ohio University, Continue reading

Planning your end of life celebration into what you want it to be
Once again the Baby Boomers are breaking barriers in society by choosing to “celebrate life” rather than be memorialized in a traditional funeral service. While they have much in common, a traditional funeral and celebration of life service often appear very different.
Both ceremonies serve as a gathering of people who share a common loss. The purpose of the ceremony is to:
Help the bereaved family, and their community, Continue reading